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What is it like living with sleep apnoea?

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I suffer from this have a cap machine. It's awful in winter cold air blowing up your nose won't use it then. I also have osteoarthritis in neck so it's very painful to wear anyway. Anybody got any suggestions thks

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What is it like living with sleep apnoea? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-958 2018-12-23 22:43:47

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25/12/2018 at 00:46

Hi BakaganYes I agree that your weight is a major factor in treating Sleep Apnoea and losing as much as you can really improves your life dramatically. Along with the drinking and smoking and exercise All will help with the condition.If though you are like me (see my testimonial) and you cannot get around at all well, Chronic Arthritis,. 2 Heart Attacks many other conditions that prevent me from exercising, walking, swimming, I have given up smoking ( 7 years ago) after 42 years. I went down to the back door and said 'Nah!! I don't NEED this' and I've not even craved a cigarette since. Oh and I don't drink not taking 42 tablets per DAY, and 6 injections.I swear by my CPAP machine. I wear the mask EVERY night for 6 to 7 hours and have a really refreshing sleep, I found it very uncomfortable the first few nights but now 5 years on I have a really satisfying sleep.I think what I am trying to say is that. NOT EVERYBODY ARE THE SAME. The treatments that are on offer are fine for the more able bodied among us, but those who CANNOT get around have to get on the best they can and put up with the various conditions that they suffer from. GOOD LUCK to ALL in your quest for a better understanding of your conditions and. How to make the most of the 'Hand that you have been DEALT.RegardsRichard

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08/09/2019 at 22:45

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I was diagnosed with sleep apnoea 8 years ago. I find my CPAP wonderful in terms of deceasing daytime sleepiness but also in reducing my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I started with nasal pillows but how use a nose mask. It is no problem to wear. As I am in the UK my treatment is free and I now attend the clinic at Boston Pilgrim Hospital in Lincolnshire. My CPAP sends my data to Phillips, the manufacturer, and they continuously monitor those data. Any issues then they will telephone me and contact my consultant. It is a fantastic service and the clinic staff are great. Although we are in the East Midlands, the clinic accepts patients from other areas including the North-West.

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07/11/2019 at 17:43

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Was diagnosed with sleep apnea bout 10years ago after a heart attack was given a CPAP machine and full face mask took awhile to get comfortable with it but got there unfortunately I stopped going to my clinic after a fallout with a rather rude nurse so I now self treat and buy my own equipment and guess I'm doing ok still have some bad nights but sleeping so much better than I was without my CPAP machine

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If I was you I would get a referral to a different sleep clinic. Part of your treatment is being professionally monitored. If you are in the UK, you can ask your GP to refer you to any hospital that has a sleep clinic. I began my treatment in London and then got referred to a great clinic in Boston, Lincs.

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My partner has this. Weight loss and a humidifier were two of the best things we did and it helped. We started running together and eating healthier. From what my partner and others tell me, the masks are awfully hard to sleep in.

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I have been on CPAP for about 8 years and never had problems with my mask. The risk of cardiac problems with sleep apnoea are too great to risk not getting a diagnosis.

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I don't understand why you cant wear it, I have been using CPAP for 15 years now, as uncomfortable as it does get i think the problems you may encounter not wearing it far out way the discomfort. Why not speak to your specialist, you can ring them save waiting for your next appointment. Putting it blunt, use it and speak to your specialist, it may be too late one day.

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Hi everyone, I hope it's ok that I'm posting here. My partner has this and refuses to wear his mask because it's so uncomfortable. He obviously sleeps poorly and is always tired. And then I sleep poorly too because he snores so loudly but will stop from time to time (and eventually catches his breath and then starts on again) and I wake up from the lack of noise afraid that he's died! It's really putting a strain on both of us and I'm so worried about him. Is there anything he can do about the discomfort or to make the mask more bearable? I'm getting desperate.

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Try the different types of masks, he may find one is acceptable. A full range is available online on eBay or if your local NHS has deep pockets they may supply a range that one may suit your husband. Stick at it because it is an excellent aid and when he does get use to it he will wonder why he not had/tried one earlier, stick at it!

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